13" Macbooks

hadley · 20th April 2006, 7:25 PM

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APPLE Computer is reported to be close to launching all-new Intel-powered notebook Macs for the consumer, small business and education markets.

The new models, expected late this month or early next, will be dubbed "MacBooks" rather than iBooks, the moniker used for present models for this market.

Internet reports say the new models will have at least 1.67GHz Core Duo chips and 13in screens.

They will be much cheaper than the already-released MacBook Pro notebooks, which have 15in screens and are aimed at the professional market.

The Australian

the_cripple · 20th April 2006, 9:07 PM

The rumours about the new macbook have been going on for quite some time. I wont believe it until I hear it from apple.

I must admit a release date would be nice as ive been waiting for them to be released for a couple of months.

GreenBeret · 20th April 2006, 10:10 PM

That's my kind of laptops. Small, portable yet still powerful. If it's much cheaper than MacBook Pro then I'm getting one as soon as it's released.

Kerpal · 20th April 2006, 10:30 PM

I think Apple is missing a huge market by if they do not introduce a 12" Macbook Pro. But the 13" Macbook is a good start.

oli · 20th April 2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerpal

I think Apple is missing a huge market by if they do not introduce a 12" Macbook Pro. But the 13" Macbook is a good start.

I agree.

I would seriously consider upgrading my 12" iBook for a 12" Macbook, but if there's no chance of a 12" one I wouldn't be very interested in a 13" one, unless it was significantly smaller/lighter in overall dimensions than what I have now.

GreenBeret · 21st April 2006, 12:19 AM

Yeah Apple should have something like the Dell Latitude X1 (12.1" widescreen 1.15kg).

Kerpal · 21st April 2006, 7:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenBeret

Yeah Apple should have something like the Dell Latitude X1 (12.1" widescreen 1.15kg).

I currently run a Dell Latitude X300 and a old 12" ibook, ultra portable ftw!

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Danthemanz · 21st April 2006, 5:58 PM

13" will probably do better in the education market, 12" is still a little small for alot of users...
Personally i think if they dont do a 12" they will lose the whole ultra portable market though...

Come on, compete with the IBM X40's and X60's...

Does anyone else find the idea of running a Mac a lot more appealing now they can run XP? They make good hardware you have to give them that, ability to run windows natively and still dual boot an alternate OS and im finding myself more and more interested...
Still, i think it would take at least a free Macbook to pry my thinkpad away from me...:P

Danske · 21st April 2006, 7:23 PM

If they release a 12" macbook Pro, ill sell off my 12.1" 700m in a heatbeat and pick one of those up if their under 2k.

bcr · 21st April 2006, 10:27 PM

Such a tough decision. I'll have to wait until these come out now before I make up my mind.

TrennaHowar · 22nd April 2006, 12:26 AM

IF the macs come out anytime soon i would really like to get one. a 12" macbook pro though... that would be awsome as. Ability to dual boot though, games, games games. what else would i use windows for..... mmm NOTHING. Tiger pooes all over XP. but yere a 13" inch mac??? mmm that sounds good. I hear they will come with the new magnetic clips, cause i no on my 12" powerbook atm the clip is annoyin and doesn't always work. DDR2 667 would be good to. Macs are not made, they r grown ahahahah (thankx Danske)

[KEi]SoVeReIgN · 22nd April 2006, 8:45 AM

I would buy a 12 ~ 13" Macbook aswell.

Only problem being Apple would no doubt put shitty useless video cards in them

TrennaHowar · 22nd April 2006, 9:56 PM

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Originally Posted by [KEi]SoVeReIgN

I would buy a 12 ~ 13" Macbook aswell.

Only problem being Apple would no doubt put shitty useless video cards in them

yere tru that. It would be awsome (n i no that this is a bit off topic) but how kool would it be if they just put a PICe slot in like the new Imac (i no this couldn't happen) but it would be awsome to own a mac that could have b a own video card of ya own choice. that would be awsome for LANIN

jboles · 24th April 2006, 8:27 PM

I have the feeling they'll be using integrated Intel video, to maintain something close to the predecessor's price point :-P

DrDevil · 26th April 2006, 12:10 AM

i will buy one in a flash if the resolution is better than 1024x768

20th April 2006, 9:07 PM	#2
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20th April 2006, 10:10 PM	#3
GreenBeret Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 16,897	That's my kind of laptops. Small, portable yet still powerful. If it's much cheaper than MacBook Pro then I'm getting one as soon as it's released. __________________ Doctore: Crixus! What is beneath your feet? Crixus: Sacred ground, Doctore. Watered with tears and blood.

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21st April 2006, 12:19 AM	#6
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21st April 2006, 5:58 PM	#8
Danthemanz Old School Admin Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,282	13" will probably do better in the education market, 12" is still a little small for alot of users... Personally i think if they dont do a 12" they will lose the whole ultra portable market though... Come on, compete with the IBM X40's and X60's... Does anyone else find the idea of running a Mac a lot more appealing now they can run XP? They make good hardware you have to give them that, ability to run windows natively and still dual boot an alternate OS and im finding myself more and more interested... Still, i think it would take at least a free Macbook to pry my thinkpad away from me...:P __________________ At least 13 years and $20k worth of trades.... Last edited by Danthemanz; 21st April 2006 at 6:03 PM.

21st April 2006, 10:27 PM	#10
bcr Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 2,479	Such a tough decision. I'll have to wait until these come out now before I make up my mind.

22nd April 2006, 12:26 AM	#11
TrennaHowar Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Perth Posts: 1,405	IF the macs come out anytime soon i would really like to get one. a 12" macbook pro though... that would be awsome as. Ability to dual boot though, games, games games. what else would i use windows for..... mmm NOTHING. Tiger pooes all over XP. but yere a 13" inch mac??? mmm that sounds good. I hear they will come with the new magnetic clips, cause i no on my 12" powerbook atm the clip is annoyin and doesn't always work. DDR2 667 would be good to. Macs are not made, they r grown ahahahah (thankx Danske)

22nd April 2006, 8:45 AM	#12
[KEi]SoVeReIgN Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 7,276	I would buy a 12 ~ 13" Macbook aswell. Only problem being Apple would no doubt put shitty useless video cards in them

24th April 2006, 8:27 PM	#14
jboles Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney NSW / Seattle USA Posts: 2,412	I have the feeling they'll be using integrated Intel video, to maintain something close to the predecessor's price point :-P

26th April 2006, 12:10 AM	#15
DrDevil Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,141	i will buy one in a flash if the resolution is better than 1024x768 __________________ DrDevil